Senior Director, Digital Core, Apps and Platforms (On-site Work Schedule)

See What We’re All About

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today!

Perks

• Parts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture!
• Hybrid work schedule
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Monthly IT stipend
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

The Job at a Glance

The Sr Director of Digital Core, Apps & Platforms will lead the roadmap, modernization, optimization and governance of Parts Town’s digital core platforms across North America (PTA, USG, and PTH), while providing consultative support to PTE (Europe) as it begins its transformation journey. 

You will own strategy and execution for SAP S/4 RISE ERP, CRMs, Warehouse Management Solutions (WMS/TMS), Financial and other enterprise applications, ensuring integration across systems, divisions, and customer channels (EDI, eCommerce, Service, B2B/B2C). The role emphasizes platform simplification, product mindset adoption, and embedding AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve business outcomes, enable differentiated customer experiences, and scale for growth. 

A Typical Day

Enterprise Applications & Digital Core (ERP) 

• Own the roadmap, governance, and lifecycle for SAP S/4 RISE ERP (PTA), ensuring deep alignment with Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial needs. 
• Lead the modernization /execution program for legacy ERP environments (PTH, USG), setting strategies for convergence, integration, or future transitions. 
• Provide consultative guidance to PTE (Europe) alongside the Group CIO on ERP strategy, integration approaches, and opportunities for global synergies and simplification. 

Integration & Data Flow 

• Co-Lead the enterprise integration strategy across ERP, CRMs, Salesforce (Service), WMS, and external platforms, ensuring API-first, real-time interoperability with our Data Platform team. 
• Oversee EDI and B2B integration frameworks to guarantee reliability for trading partners. 
• Support M&A integration efforts, ensuring newly acquired businesses connect seamlessly into the digital ecosystem. 
• Partner with the Data & Analytics team to ensure applications syndicate clean, governed data into the enterprise data platform. 

Business Partnership & Product Mindset 

• Act as a strategic partner to PTA, PTH, and USG leadership teams, aligning technology priorities to business goals. 
• Establish a product-oriented IT operating model, embedding product ownership and agile practi